Kate is a freelance food and travel writer for more than 100 publications. She is also the former Atlanta Editor for About.com, the author of the cookbook Atlanta Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Big Peach and the founder of Root + Revel, a food and wellness site devoted to natural living.
Chef Jennifer Hill Booker wears many hats in the culinary world, as a Le Cordon Blue-Paris certified chef, cookbook author, reality TV personality, culinary educator and business owner. In addition to being Explore Georgia's Official Culinary Explorer, she is a Georgia Grown Executive Chef for the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the founder of Southern Divas of the New South™ Dinner...
Graham Sweeney works with the marketing arm of Explore Georgia. He is an avid fan of Atlanta sports, spending his time enjoying all things international and exploring by getting lost.
Erica Glasener is the marketing manager for Gibbs Gardens. A horticulturist, author and lecturer, Erica was the award-winning host of HGTV’s “A Gardener’s Diary” for 14 years. Erica is the author of “Proven Plants: Southern Gardens.” She is also the co-author with Walter Reeves of “Getting Started with Gardening in Georgia,” and “Month-by-Month Gardening in Georgia,” revised edition.
Eileen is nationally syndicated writer and regular contributor to U.S. News & World Report, among others. A frequent visitor to Georgia as a child, Eileen made the Peach State her home nearly a decade ago. When she’s not working, Eileen enjoys planning her next travel adventure, exploring Georgia and beyond.
Christine Tibbetts claimed Georgia as her home state in 1972. She covers Georgia destinations, and the world, always offering prompts for exceptional experiences and opportunities to muse. Tibbetts earned a Bachelor of Journalism from the prestigious School of Journalism at the University of Missouri and is the recipient of numerous gold, silver and merit awards from North American Travel Journalists...
Candy is the author of the blog “ Happy Trails Wild Tales” and a contributor to several travel and outdoor publications. Candy’s influence spans the mom blogosphere, including homeschool and outdoors communities, social media networks, and into the real world as a member of organizations such as Friends of Georgia State Parks, Georgia Family Explorers, International Mountain Biking Association and...
Raquel Cobb is the marketing coordinator for the Oconee County Welcome Center. Graduating from Clemson University in 2015 with a degree in communication studies, Raquel is the voice behind Oconee’s social media channels and travel blog. Growing up a few miles outside of Oconee County, Raquel enjoys the small town charm Watkinsville and her hometown offers.
Parker Whidby is the Digital Content Specialist for Explore Georgia. She loves to travel, write & photograph all the amazing things Georgia has to offer. In her spare time, Parker enjoys painting, going to concerts, trying new restaurants & spending time with family, friends & her pups, Doc and Baxley.
